Streamline Games is looking for Real-Time Visual Effects Artists to join our production team and work on our current and future projects. As a Real-Time VFX artist, you will be working both independently and collaboratively with the development team to make the best-looking VFX. The Effects Artist is expected to concept/design effects either in 2D or 3D to convey the design/motion and overall idea to their leads.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivering excellence
- Work with the Art Director to develop VFX that compliment or enhance the visual style of a project.
- Develop stylistically consistent, visually impactful VFX assets through the creative use of particles, geometry, animation, and materials.
- Ensure that VFX assets are built efficiently and perform within technical budgets.
Communication
- Communicates regularly with the Creative Director & Producer regarding the status of current project milestones and initiatives
- Obtains guidance and approval from Creative Director as required to advance initiatives and milestones.
Team and personal development
- Strong collaboration skills with other artists and disciplines.
- Work with other VFX artists/engineers to identify and implement art-pipeline optimizations and to create technical benchmarks to be used in production.
- Stays current on industry-standard content creation tools and techniques
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with game engines (e.g. UE4, Unity3D, etc.)
- Good working knowledge of relevant 3D software and plug-in as well as how to optimize for video game hardware (e.g. Maya, 3Ds Max, FumeFx, Rayfire, Realflow etc.)
- Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects or Substance Designer
- Good working knowledge of particle driven effects and shader system
- Good understanding of node-based shaders and their creation
- Basic 3D modelling and UV knowledge
- Knowledge of video games industry and awareness of typical video game development processes.
- Proficiency in English.
BENEFICIAL SKILLS
- Programming/scripting experience is a plus
- Familiarity with data management software (e.g. SVN, Perforce, etc.)
- Thorough knowledge of Max or Maya dynamics, particles and expressions, as well as how to optimize for video game hardware
- Houdini 3d visual scripting
Benefits
- Flexible Hours
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Career Development
- Relocation Assistance
- Games Night!
- Flexible Hours
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Career Development
- Relocation Assistance
- Games Night!